On July 10, 2007, Congressman Murtha's office stated that, Congressman Murtha doesnt have a statement because the investigation is still ongoing.

I went to Congressman Murtha's office yesterday to inquire, not to protest.

While his greeting was professionally friendly, the eyes of man at the reception desk slightly narrowed as I stated my purpose. He could not comment, took the emails, and disappeared for ten minutes beyond a closed door.

The man he returned with was courteous and our 30-minute conversation was conducted in a civil tone throughout. He mostly listened and reinterated Congressman Murtha's position: the "killed innocent civilians in cold blood" comment was often taken out of context and the stress our troops were under contributed to the deaths of civilians.

If I had spoken with Congressman Murtha directly, I would have asked him to describe the honor he felt last year when he publicly prejudged United States Marines as cold blooded murderers, long before the investigation was complete, and in light of the investigating officer's recommendation to dismiss LCpl Sharratt's charges.

His senior aide never said it yet I left believing that Congressman Murtha's silence now, his refusal to comment this year about an ongoing investigation is a rock and a hard place, an untenable political position of his own choosing. He can never apologize.

We are beginning to learn that some or perhaps all of the Haditha Marines were engaged with the enemy or perceived threats. They could not cut and run. Their oath, training, and rules demanded that they engage and stay in the fight. (You can learn more here, at the War Chronicle.)

John Murtha, the civilian politician, is up for reelection next year. I believe that if he breaks political "cover," if he fails to act "bravely" and hold his position, he thinks he will be caught out in the open during a primary or the general election next year. The only "honorable" thing to do, in John Murtha's mind, is to dig in, fight and win, or die a politcal death in place.

Murtha is senile ,on dope, a drunk, or flat out stupid. Seems like stupid politicians always win in the northern states. Murtha is a dirty crack that should have been wiped clean long ago and flushed into the sewer.

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posted on 07/26/2007 11:31:58 AM PDT
by Tannerone
(FEED ALL TERRORIST LIVE AND OTHERWISE TO STARVED HOGS)

Maybe this time the voters in PA-12 District will vote this Jerk out of office!!!!!...

He brings home the bacon to his district. As long as the money is coming in most in his district don't care -- witness last election. Unfortunately, a live boy or a dead girl are the only things other than the death of the senator to get him out of office. (hell yes I am cynical)

Murtha, himself an ex-Marine, should have a special place in the hearts of all Marines. Nothing hurts as bad as a former Marine lying about his fellow Marines. Thats lower than whale poop.

I believe this is all part of an effort by the Leftists to discourage military service. How many Marines will want to reenlist after seeing this betrayal. I know many will still choose to serve but who can blame those that leave?

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posted on 07/26/2007 1:01:21 PM PDT
by Grizzled Bear
("Does not play well with others.")

"killed innocent civilians in cold blood" comment was often taken out of context" -- Please show me a single "context" in which this could have any meaning other than the obvious import of the words used.

That was his aide's party line blah blah blah.

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posted on 07/26/2007 4:14:40 PM PDT
by Sergeant Tim
(In the War on Terror, there is no place to run from here.)

Murtha is one of the few people on the planet I hate. He is a sniveling coward who lusts for political power and monetary gain and it doesn’t matter to him how low he must go or who or what he must tarnish to get it. He should be in prison for ABSCAM, not in the Congress. I don’t care what payola he has brought home, the Pa. democrats who voted for him are idiots who should never vote again. He is easily one of the most corrupt politicians in D.C. and that is saying a lot. I very much regret that Irey didn’t win in the last election. I gave all I could afford.

Yeah, that's what I figured. If I came across as snippy it was at the aide's comment, not you. You hear it all the time when there is really no other context which would be conceivable for the words used - It must be excuse #3 in the "Liar's Handbook"..

In the missing earmark video, the guy sitting behind the desk smoking the cigarette said it all. There he was, stacks of files and papers,floor to wall,saying how great for business murtha earmarks were!

Ha!

He looked and sounded like a thug out of an old mob movie.My guess is he has an official title,"Custodian of the Murtha Earmark Vault".

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posted on 07/28/2007 8:25:35 AM PDT
by smoothsailing
("Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction"--President Ronald Reagan)

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